JP2015166002A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game interest.SOLUTION: In the case that it is determined that a game is in a special notice mode (step S707; Yes) when it is determined that there is no retention notice information of "On notice standby" (step S703; No), it is determined to give a message notice, regardless of a variable display content in the current variable display (step S708). Or, when it is determined that the message notice is not given in accordance with the start of variable display, it is determined that the game is in the special notice mode, and when it is determined that the current variable display does not satisfy a specific condition, it may be determined to give a retention display notice regardless of a result of determination when winning occurs. When giving the retention display notice, a display mode of retention display may be changed stepwise from one stage to a plurality of stages.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a start area provided in the game area. A game that includes variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving a display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived, a game that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player Related to the machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, based on an operation on the operation means, it has been proposed to change the hold image for notifying the hold state of the winning ball when the display result of the variable display is “big hit” with a high possibility. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-261524 A

  With the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which improves the interest of a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). After a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the formed second start winning award, etc., a start condition that permits the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231 or step S235) Etc.), variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them and deriving the display results. 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) when a predetermined display result (for example, a definite special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol that constitutes a big hit combination) is derived. A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the user, and the game medium has passed through the start area, but the start condition is not satisfied For variable display of information, information for determining a variable display mode of identification information (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern) is stored in a predetermined upper limit. Hold storage means (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) that can be stored as hold information within a range of numbers (eg, “4”, etc.), and the hold stored in the hold storage means Hold display means (for example, start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5) for holding display corresponding to each of the information, and the game medium passed through the start area Based on the above, pre-determining means for determining the variable display mode of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 that executes the random number determination process at the time of winning in step S212) and a predetermined operation by the player ( Based on detection by the detection means (for example, push button 31B, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting a pressing operation, etc. and detection by the detection means, a hold by the hold display means according to a determination result of the prior determination means On the basis of the determination in step S553 based on the determination of Yes in step S553 after setting the operation effect pattern MPB in step S710, for example, on hold display change effect means capable of executing a hold display change effect (for example, hold display advance notice) that changes the display. Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process) and the detection means After setting the operation effect pattern MPC in step S710 (for example, in step S710), it is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, a message notice) that suggests a variable display mode of the identification information that satisfies the start condition. And the effect determining means for determining which effect is to be executed among the on-hold display change effect and the suggested effect based on the determination of Yes in step S553. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the hold notice determination process in step S161 and the operation effect setting process in step S526), and the effect determination means is configured such that the hold information stored in the hold storage means is a specific condition. When not satisfying the above, it may be decided to execute the suggestion effect (for example, Such portions for performing the processing of steps S705~S708 based on the determination of No in step S703).
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). After a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the formed second start winning award, etc., a start condition that permits the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231 or step S235) Etc.), variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them and deriving the display results. 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) when a predetermined display result (for example, a definite special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol that constitutes a big hit combination) is derived. A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the user, and the game medium has passed through the start area, but the start condition is not satisfied For variable display of information, information for determining a variable display mode of identification information (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern) is stored in a predetermined upper limit. Hold storage means (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) that can be stored as hold information within a range of numbers (eg, “4”, etc.), and the hold stored in the hold storage means Hold display means (for example, start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5) for holding display corresponding to each of the information, and the game medium passed through the start area Based on the above, pre-determining means for determining the variable display mode of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 that executes the random number determination process at the time of winning in step S212) and a predetermined operation by the player ( Based on detection by the detection means (for example, push button 31B, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting a pressing operation, etc. and detection by the detection means, a hold by the hold display means according to a determination result of the prior determination means On the basis of the determination in step S553 based on the determination of Yes in step S553 after setting the operation effect pattern MPB in step S710, for example, on hold display change effect means capable of executing a hold display change effect (for example, hold display advance notice) that changes the display. Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process) and the detection means After setting the operation effect pattern MPC in step S710 (for example, in step S710), it is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, a message notice) that suggests a variable display mode of the identification information that satisfies the start condition. And the effect determining means for determining which effect is to be executed among the on-hold display change effect and the suggested effect based on the determination of Yes in step S553. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the hold notice determination process in step S161 and the operation effect setting process in step S526), and the effect determination means specifies the variable display mode of the identification information that satisfies the start condition. Even if the condition is not satisfied, even if it is decided to execute the hold display change effect There (e.g. in step S735 shown in FIG. 25 such portions for performing the process of step S738 based on the determination of No).
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the suggestion effect execution means includes the identification information performed by the variable display means as an indication of the advantage in the current game by the suggestion effect. The possibility of deriving the specific display result by variable display may be suggested (for example, the part in which the presence / absence of the message notice is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 18B in the process of step S709) ).
In such a configuration, by suggesting the possibility that the specific display result is derived by the suggestion effect, it is possible to increase the willingness to operate the operation means and improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any one of the above-described (1) to (3), when a predetermined effect change condition is satisfied, a special effect state different from the normal effect state (for example, “night mode which becomes a special notice mode” Etc.), and the effect determination means executes either the hold display change effect or the suggestion effect when the specific condition is satisfied in the special effect state. (For example, a part for executing the process of step S503 or a part for executing the process of step S709 when it is determined No in step S707).
In such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied in the special effect state, the effect of either the hold display change effect or the suggestion effect is executed, so that the player's willingness to operate in the special game state is increased, The interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the hold display change effect means performs the hold display change effect up to a predetermined number of times, thereby causing the hold display means to display the hold display. The display mode may be changed in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages.
In such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by allowing the player to expect the display mode of the hold display to change to a plurality of stages due to the hold display change effect.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), each of the variable display means can be identified based on a game medium passing through the first starting area of the starting area. First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving a display result, and as the variable display means, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area of the start area, A variable display based on information from the game control means, a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying the game, and deriving a display result; a game control means for controlling the progress of the game; Effect control means for controlling an effect device that executes an effect corresponding to the variable display by the means, wherein the game control means is able to recognize that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased. A holding storage information transmitting unit for transmitting information; and a determination result information transmitting unit for transmitting determination result information indicating a determination result by the prior determination unit, wherein the presentation control unit includes the first control region in the first area. The on-hold display change effect when the on-hold storage information that can specify whether the on-hold information has increased due to the game medium passing through the start area or the second start area cannot be normally received. A reception abnormality time limiting means for limiting the hold display change effect by the means may be included.
In such a configuration, when the information from the game control means based on the passage of the game medium through the start area cannot be normally received, the execution of the hold display change effect is limited, so that the variable display It is possible to prevent a decrease in the reliability of the hold display change effect that can be executed before performing the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

(7) Or, based on the establishment of the first start condition (for example, it is determined No in step S235), a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified each (for example, a special symbol serving as the first special figure) ) Starting the variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.), or the second start condition is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231) Based on the second variable display means (for example, the second variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result by starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol which becomes the second special figure) each identifiable) A specific game state (e.g., advantageous for a player) when a specific display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol of a big hit combination) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 4B, For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls the progress of the game, and a detection means (such as a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) that detects the player's movement. Based on information from the game control means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) and the information from the game control means, an effect corresponding to the variable display in the first variable display means and the second variable display means is executed. Effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12) for controlling an effect device (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, etc.), The means stores a variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied as a hold storage. Second hold storage means (for example, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B) that stores the stage (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A) and the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied as the hold storage. And prior to deciding whether or not to set the variable display to a predetermined state based on the hold storage stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means before the display result is derived and displayed. Variable based on determination means (for example, CPU 193 that executes the process of step S239) and the storage stored in the first reservation storage means or the second reservation storage means before the determination by the prior determination means Pre-decision determining means for determining whether or not the display is in the predetermined state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S403 and S407) and the first hold storage means or the previous Information transmitting means (for example, transmitting the hold notification information capable of specifying which of the second hold storage means stores the hold storage increased and the determination result information capable of specifying the determination result of the pre-determination determination means) CPU 103 for executing the processes of steps S211 and S408), and the effect control means for effect control for executing the effect based on the detection result of the detecting means (for example, the process of step S556 for executing the process) CPU 120, etc.) and a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display will be in the predetermined state based on the determination result information (for example, effects for executing the processes of steps S505, S704, S556) Control CPU 120, etc.) and the determination result information is normally received, at least the hold notification information is collected. A notice effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the notice effect when the hold notification information including the spillage cannot be normally received (for example, for effect control for executing the hold notice determining process shown in FIG. 27) CPU120 etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the entertainment interest due to the production.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific pattern common range for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific pattern common range for lose. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display information buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a hold notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the presence or absence of an operation detection period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode transfer start determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the background image in several production modes. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs a hold display advance notice. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs message notice. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of an operation effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the pending | holding advance notice information in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a hold notice determination process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in an open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and short-term opening A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a “hit” For example, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance (suggestion).

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice. The pre-reading notice indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the presentation mode before the variable display that is subject to notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (notice target) is executed. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice that continuously gives notice over the variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice. In the pre-reading notice, before the variable display to be noticed starts, the staging operation for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” based on the hold memory information of the special game is started Is done.

  In this embodiment, a hold display advance notice can be executed as an example of a prefetch notice. The hold display advance notice is a variable display that is subject to advance notice by changing the display part that displays the special figure hold storage number in the start winning storage display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. Predict the possibility of a big hit. As an example, variable display is possible by setting the display color in the display area for displaying the number of special figure reservations to be specified in a specific color (for example, gold or rainbow) different from the normal color (for example, blue) during normal times. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that a possibility that a result will be a "hit" is higher than usual. Moreover, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern (for example, a floral pattern, etc.) different from the normal time, or displaying a character different from the normal time on the display part. You may enable it to alert | report that possibility is higher than usual.

  Note that it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display immediately before the variable display targeted for the notice effect is started. Also good. Further, for example, the notice effect is started from the variable display before the variable display to be notified is started, and the notice effect is ended until the variable display executed immediately before the variable display to be notified. The notification effect may be executed even during variable display to be notified.

  In contrast to the pre-reading notice, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is also referred to as a variable display notice (or “single notice”). In this embodiment, message notice can be executed as an example of variable display notice. For example, the message notice notifies a message such as a speech generated by a predetermined character by a character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols.

  In addition, it is not limited to what alert | reports the speech which a character emits by a character image, For example, you may alert | report the speech which a character emits with the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the message notice, the expectation of jackpot may be different depending on the display color of the character image, and the display mode of part or all of the character image such as the type, display color, shape, display pattern of the character that emits the speech may be changed. By making it different, the expectation degree of jackpot may be made different. In addition to the character image display mode, the background image display mode (for example, whether the display color or the display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern or the like, and if the cherry blossom pattern is a high hit expectation degree) The expectation degree of jackpots may be made different by changing a part or all of. Furthermore, it is expected to be a big hit by making some or all of the production modes different, such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the character image and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED You may vary the degree. In other words, by making it possible to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) from the viewpoint of the player is different, it is possible to suggest different big hit expectations.

  In this embodiment, the hold display notice and the message notice are executed based on the detection of a predetermined instruction operation (pressing operation, etc.) for a predetermined operation means such as a push button 31B. That is, the hold display advance notice uses, for example, a game random number (random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern) extracted at the time of starting winning based on the pressing operation on the push button 31B. It becomes a notice effect that changes the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H according to the determination result at the time of winning. In addition, the message advancement is based on, for example, a pressing operation on the push button 31B, and the advantage in the current game such as the possibility that the display result (variable display result) in the current variable display becomes a “hit” (hit expectation). It is a suggestive production that suggests. Thus, the effect performed based on a predetermined instruction operation with respect to a predetermined operation means is also referred to as an operation effect.

  When the operation effect is executed, first, in response to the operation detection period in which a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is effectively detected, for example, an effect during the operation detection period that prompts the player to perform an operation. Is executed. As an example of the effect during the operation detection period, a light emitter such as a lamp built in the push button 31B may be turned on. As another example, by displaying a predetermined character image on the screen of the image display device 5, the player may be notified that the operation detection period has come. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the operation detection period has been reached by an arbitrary effect operation using an arbitrary effect device. As an effect during the operation detection period, one of an effect that allows the player to easily recognize that it is the operation detection period and an effect that is difficult to recognize that it is the operation detection period may be executed. . When an operation by the player such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected at the operation detection period in this way, the execution of the effect during the operation detection period is ended with the end of the operation detection period. For example, a light emitter such as a lamp built in the push button 31B may be turned off. Then, when the execution setting of the hold display notice and the message notice is performed in advance, various effects are executed according to the settings. On the other hand, when such execution setting is not performed, the operation effect may be ended as it is.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment has a plurality of presentation modes with different presentation modes depending on electrical components that serve as various presentation devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, and decoration LED). It has. More specifically, in addition to the “morning mode” that is the normal mode, there are provided a total of three presentation modes of “evening mode” and “night mode” that is the special notice mode. These effect modes are switched when a predetermined mode transition start condition or mode transition end condition is satisfied. For example, the “morning mode” that is the normal mode can be switched to “evening mode” or “night mode” when the mode transition start condition is satisfied by winning the mode transition lottery at the start of variable display. . Thereafter, when the condition for ending the mode transition is satisfied, for example, when the duration time in the “evening mode” or “night mode” reaches a predetermined time or the number of variable display times reaches a predetermined number, “normal mode” is set. Switch to “morning mode”. In addition, for example, when the big hit gaming state ends, when the variable display count in the probability change state or the short time state reaches a predetermined number, or when the short time control ends, the mode transition start condition or the mode transition end condition May be established. In addition, in order to enhance a production effect, production modes other than these may be provided.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 responds to the occurrence of the start winning, such as a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Then, a predetermined game random number is extracted (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, numerical values indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Data is extracted. Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as hold data (hold information) by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). . For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4 </ b> A, a special figure game using the first special figure) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Make settings to send the memory count notification command. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count.

  By the process of step S211, the first reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase of the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. It is transmitted to the control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In addition, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. The winning random number determination process in step S212 may be restricted from being executed. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed. In addition, by setting the effect control command to indicate to the effect control board 12 that the high opening control or the big hit gaming state is in effect when the first start winning is generated, the prefetching advance notice is not executed. May be.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 9) to be described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 11A), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern corresponding to a decorative symbol variable display mode is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result is the random value MR1 that is determined to derive the jackpot symbol, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific display mode, and the like. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol Including whether the variable display mode becomes a specific display mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach), predict whether or not the variable display mode of a special symbol or decorative pattern will be a specific mode, and based on this prediction result Thus, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect as a prefetch notice by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, a big hit determination range is set (step S402). For example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, data (special figure) used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state Select display result determination table data). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402 (step S403). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S404). As an example, the CPU 103 compares each determined value included in the jackpot determination range with the random value for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a specific pattern common range for big hit is set (step S405). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S404; No), a specific pattern common range for losing is set (step S406). Specified pattern common range for big hits, for example, regardless of whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the variable display mode of decorative symbols such as variation patterns with the reach of super reach is specified The range of the random number value (random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern) that can be determined as the variation pattern that becomes the display mode of the above-described display mode may be determined in advance. The specific pattern common range for losing is determined in advance as a range of random values that can be determined as a variable pattern in which the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific display mode regardless of the total number of reserved memories, for example. Just do it.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. From the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. In the table data that constitutes such a variation pattern determination table, among the determined values assigned to a predetermined variation pattern (specific pattern) accompanied by a super reach reach effect, the big hit type (if it is within the big hit determination range) or the total The range of the decision value assigned to the specific pattern may be determined in advance as the specific pattern common range regardless of the number of reserved memories (when it is not within the big hit determination range).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the specific pattern common range for big hit corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is changed to the range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “20” to “251”. Set. When variable display in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit” is started, the fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 130 as shown in FIG. In the setting of the big hit variation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. 12A, if the random value MR3 is any one of “20” to “251”, at least a change with a reach effect of super reach regardless of the big hit type. Determined by the pattern. Therefore, even if it is not determined whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the random value MR3 extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is in the range of “20” to “251”. If it is within, it can be determined that the specific variation pattern is determined.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the specific pattern common range for losing corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is the normal time when the gaming state is the normal state, the probability changing state or the short time state. Depending on whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed, the range of different random number MR3 is set. More specifically, the common pattern common range for losing is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “230” to “251”. On the other hand, the specific pattern common range for losing during the time reduction is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “240” to “251”. When variable display in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost” is started, as shown in FIG. 12 (B1), the normal fluctuation variation pattern determination table 131A or FIG. 12 (B2). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 131B during a short period of time. In the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table 131A at the normal time shown in FIG. 12B1, if the random value MR3 is any one of “230” to “251”, at least the super reach is set regardless of the total number of reserved memories. It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with reach production. Further, in the setting of the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 131B during the time reduction shown in FIG. 12 (B2), if the random value MR3 is any one of “240” to “251”, at least the super It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with reach production of reach. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the start of variable display, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251” in normal times, If the random value MR3 is within the range of “240” to “251”, it can be determined that the specific variation pattern is determined.

  Therefore, when it is determined by the process of step S404 shown in FIG. 6A that the random value MR1 is within the big hit determination range and the variable display result is determined to be the “big hit”, the process of step S405 performs “20” to “ The range of “251” may be set as the specific pattern common range. On the other hand, if it is determined by the process of step S404 that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 is the normal state. For example, while the range of “230” to “251” is set as the specific pattern common range by the process of step S406, if the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 is the probability change state or the short time state, The range of “240” to “251” may be set as the specific pattern common range by the process of step S406.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the specific pattern common range set by the process of step S405 or step S406 (step S407). ). Thus, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the processes in steps S403 and S404.

  Following the processing of step S407, after setting for transmitting a winning determination result designation command according to the comparison result by the processing of step S403 or step S407 (step S408), the winning random number determination processing ends. To do. As shown in FIG. 6B, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect control commands corresponding to the winning determination result are prepared in advance as the winning determination result designation command. The command 9500H shown in FIG. 6B (subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number) has a determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, and a determination result that the variable pattern result is within a specific pattern common range. Is a first determination result designation command for winning. The command 9501H is a second determination result designation command at the time of winning for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the determination result that is not within the specific pattern common range (out of range). The command 9502H is a third determination result designation command at the time of winning for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and the determination result that the variable display result is within the specific pattern common range. The command 9503H is a third determination result designation command at the time of winning for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and the determination result that is not within the specific pattern common range (out of the range). In the winning determination result designation command, different EXT data is set according to the comparison result of the processing of steps S403 and S407.

  Among the winning determination result designation commands shown in FIG. 6B, the command 9500H and the command 9501H have a comparison result that the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, that is, the variable display result. A determination result at the time of winning that the game is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state is notified. On the other hand, the command 9502H and the command 9503H are compared with the comparison result that the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the big hit determination range, that is, the variable display result is determined as “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Notify the winning judgment result.

  In the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 6A, in response to the determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range and the determination result that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, Transmission setting of a command 9500H serving as a first determination result designation command at the time of winning for notifying within the common pattern common pattern common range is performed. In addition, in response to a determination result that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range and a determination result that the random value MR3 is outside the specific pattern common range, a prize is notified that the jackpot specific pattern is not within the common range. Transmission setting of the command 9501H that is the second determination result designation command is performed. Alternatively, in response to a determination result that the random number value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and a determination result that the random number value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, the winning is notified within the common pattern common range Transmission setting of the command 9502H serving as the third determination result designation command is performed. Further, in response to a determination result that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and a determination result that the random value MR3 is outside the specific pattern common range, the winning is notified that the loss specific pattern common range is not included. Transmission setting of a command 9503H serving as a fourth determination result designation command is performed. In this way, the winning determination result designation command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. The determination result information for notifying the time determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The contents stored in the unit 151B are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) As numerical data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The contents stored in the unit 151A are shifted (step S237). For example, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 10A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 10A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 11B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 130 shown in FIG. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 130, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is the variation pattern according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result becomes “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 130 based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The determined variation pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 11 (A), corresponding to the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the short time control when the game state is the probability change state or the short time state, and the short time control is performed, A variation pattern at the time of a loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance. For example, at the normal time, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 12 (B1). On the other hand, during the time reduction, the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. 12 (B2). In the loss variation pattern determination tables 131A and 131B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. . The CPU 103 refers to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables 131A and 131B corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. Thus, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 131A shown in FIG. 12 (B1), when the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (specifically “2”), the decoration is displayed at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode of the symbol is determined as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table 131B shown in FIG. 12 (B2), when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decoration is displayed at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode of the symbol is determined as “non-reach”. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 11B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the first reserved memory number notification command, the buffer number is the smallest among the free areas in the first reserved display information buffer 190A as shown in FIG. In the storage area, data indicating the winning determination result specified (notified) by the winning determination result specifying command is stored. On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the storage with the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the second reserved display information buffer 190B as shown in FIG. Data indicating the winning determination result specified (notified) by the winning determination result specifying command is stored in the area.

  In the first hold display information buffer 190A shown in FIG. 13A, for example, data indicating the winning determination result, such as EXT data of the winning determination result designation command, indicates the first special figure hold storage number. It is only necessary to secure a storage area so as to be stored in association with the hold display number. The effect control CPU 120 receives the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command received together with the first held memory number notification command in response to the occurrence of the first start winning prize, and the hold display number “1” in the first hold display information buffer 190A. ”To“ 4 ”are stored in an area corresponding to the same hold display number as the first special figure hold memory number notified by the first hold memory number notification command.

  In the second hold display information buffer 190B shown in FIG. 13B, for example, data indicating the winning determination result, such as EXT data of the winning determination result designation command, indicates the second special figure hold storage number. It is only necessary to secure a storage area so as to be stored in association with the hold display number. The effect control CPU 120 receives the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command received together with the second reserved memory number notification command in response to the occurrence of the second start winning prize, the hold display number “1” in the second hold display information buffer 190B. ”To“ 4 ”are stored in an area corresponding to the same hold display number as the second special figure hold memory number notified by the second hold memory number notification command.

  In the first hold display information buffer 190A shown in FIG. 13A, data indicating the winning determination result is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” and “2”. In the second hold display information buffer 190B shown in FIG. 13B, data indicating the determination result at the time of winning is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3”. The information stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B is stored in the first storage area (hold display number every time a special game using the corresponding special symbol is started. What is stored in the area corresponding to “1” is read, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13A, when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the stored display number “1” is stored Various information such as data indicating the determination result at the time of winning is read, and the information stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”. . At the same time, the information stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” and “4” is shifted to the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” and “3”, respectively.

  In this embodiment, based on the winning determination result stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B, a hold notice determination process (steps S161 and 15A in FIG. ) Etc.) is set for the hold display advance notice including the determination whether to execute the hold display advance notice. However, the hold display advance notice is executed when a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected during a predetermined operation detection period. Therefore, in this embodiment, based on the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result designation command at the time of starting winning, it is determined whether or not the hold display advance notice is executed, and the determination result can be specified. The hold advance notice information is stored in association with the hold display number in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B. The hold notice information indicates “no notice” corresponding to the hold display decided not to execute the hold display notice, while the “hold notice notice” corresponds to the hold display decided to execute the hold display notice. Any medium indicating “medium” may be used. Thereafter, the hold notice information “notice completion” may be set corresponding to the hold display in which the hold display notice is executed by detecting a predetermined instruction operation in the operation detection period. In this way, the pending notice information of “Waiting for notice” has been determined to execute the hold indication notice at the time of start winning, but the predetermined instruction operation has not been detected in the operation detection period yet, Indicates that the pending display advance notice is not being executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process after executing the command analysis process in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, first, a hold notice determination process for determining whether or not a hold display notice is executed as a prefetch notice is executed (step S161). FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of the hold notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the hold notice determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the hold display information buffer such as the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B (for example). Step S501).

  Based on the check result obtained in step S501, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a new start prize (step S502). For example, in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B, there is a storage area in which data indicating a winning determination result valid in association with a predetermined hold display number is stored. If the hold notice information associated with is invalid (for example, null information), it may be determined that there is a new start prize that has not yet been determined whether or not the hold display notice is to be executed.

  When it is determined in step S502 that there is no new start winning (step S502; No), the hold notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a new start-up prize (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a hold display notice whether or not the hold display notice is to be executed (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, a hold display advance notice determination table prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the hold display advance notice. In the hold display advance notice determination table, the hold display advance notice decision is made according to the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result designation command based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the hold display (variable display) to be notified. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for use only has to be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the hold display notice. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the hold display advance notice extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The presence / absence of the hold display notice may be determined by referring to the hold display notice determination table.

  FIG. 15B shows an example of determining whether or not there is a hold display notice by the process of step S503. In this determination example, whether or not the winning determination result includes being within the common range of the specific pattern, and if included, whether the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “lost” Depending on the determination result, the rate at which the presence or absence of the hold display notice is determined is varied. As a specific example, if the winning judgment result is within the common range for the big hit specific pattern, the ratio determined to “with notice” to execute the hold display notice is decided to “no notice” without executing the hold notice. It is much higher than the rate that is done. In addition, if the winning determination result is within the common area of the specific pattern for losing, the ratio determined as “with notice” is higher than the ratio determined as “without notice”. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning includes the outside of the specific pattern common range, it is determined only as “without notice” and not as “with notice”. With this setting, when the hold display advance notice is executed, it is determined that the variable display mode of the decorative symbols becomes a specific display mode (variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect of super reach). Further, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the display mode is changed by executing the hold display advance notice, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is increased. In addition, a plurality of effect modes are prepared in advance as the effect modes in the hold display notice, and a game advantageous to the player is executed, for example, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” according to the effect modes. The possibility of being made may be different. In this way, the hold display advance notice may indicate that the degree of advantage in the game executed based on the hold memory is different by changing the effect mode.

  Based on the determination made in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 15A, it is determined whether or not it is “with notice” for executing the hold display notice (step S504). At this time, if “with notice” is set (step S504; Yes), the hold notice information “waiting for notice” is set corresponding to the hold display determined to be executable (step S505). . For example, in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B, the hold notice information “Waiting for notice” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number determined to be “with notice”. Just remember.

  If it is determined in step S504 that “no notice” (step S504; No), “no notice” hold notice information corresponding to the hold indication determined not to be executed. Is set (step S506). For example, in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B, the hold notice information “no notice” is stored and stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number determined as “no notice”. You can do it.

  In the hold notice determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice is determined at the decision rate shown in FIG. 15B in the process of step S503. Thereby, when it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice, the specific condition that, for example, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes a specific display mode among the variable displays whose start of execution is held pending It is determined that the items satisfying the conditions are included. On the other hand, even when the determination result at the time of winning includes within the common range of the specific pattern, it may be determined that “no notice” is not executed without holding display notice. Therefore, even if there is no hold display decided to execute the hold display advance notice, there is a possibility that the variable display for which the start of execution is held includes one that satisfies the specific condition It is left.

  After executing the hold notice determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 14, for example, the following step S170 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Any one of the processes of S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the specified variation pattern is decorated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command, for example. It is determined whether or not the pattern variable display mode is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (production control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523 to S525, an operation effect setting process is performed (step S526). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect setting process executed in step S526 of FIG. In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the storage of the first hold display information buffer 190A or the second hold display information buffer 190B in response to the start of variable display. (Step S701). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control has a special symbol for starting variable display depending on whether the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is the first variation start command or the second variation start command. Whether it is a figure or a second special figure is determined. When the variable display of the first special figure is started, the stored data is read from the first storage area (the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “1”) in the first hold display information buffer 190A, The storage data in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted up by one entry. On the other hand, when the variation of the second special figure is started, in the second hold display information buffer 190B, the storage data is read from the first storage area and the storage data in the lower storage area is shifted upward by one entry. .

  Subsequent to the processing in step S701, the hold notice information stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B is checked (step S702). Then, it is determined whether there is pending notice information “Waiting for notice” (step S703). At this time, if it is determined that there is pending notice information “Waiting for notice” (step S703; Yes), an operation is performed in order to effectively detect the pressing operation on the push button 31B during the variable display of the decorative symbol. It is determined that there is a detection period (step S704).

  If it is determined in step S703 that there is no pending notice information “waiting for notice” (step S703; No), the presence or absence of an operation detection period indicating whether or not to provide an operation detection period during variable display of decorative symbols Is determined (step S705). As an example, in the process of step S705, an operation detection period determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a use table for determining the presence or absence of an operation detection period is selected and set. In the operation detection period determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the operation detection period may be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to provide the operation detection period. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining an operation detection period extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The presence or absence of the operation detection period may be determined by referring to the operation detection period determination table.

  FIG. 18A shows an example of determining the presence or absence of an operation detection period by the process of step S705 shown in FIG. In this determination example, the ratio at which the presence or absence of the operation detection period is determined differs according to the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command or the variable display content according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. It is More specifically, when the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”, “there is a period” in which the operation detection period is provided at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “lost”. It is set to be determined. Also, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, when the variation pattern is accompanied by the reach effect of super reach, the proportion is higher than when the variation pattern is other than that. Therefore, it is set to be determined as “with period”. Among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio that is determined as “with period” is higher when the normal reach production is executed than when the non-reach is performed, and the normal reach production is The ratio determined as “with period” is higher when the reach effect of super reach is executed than when executed. With such a setting, when the operation detection period is provided, the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode and the possibility that the super reach reach effect is executed is increased. In addition, by executing an effect that provides an operation detection period, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” increases, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination ratio of whether or not to provide the operation detection period may be varied. As an example, when the production state in the pachinko machine 1 is the “night mode” as the special notice mode, it is determined as “with period” providing an operation detection period at a determination rate of 100% regardless of the variable display content. On the other hand, when the production mode is other than the special notice mode, the presence / absence of the operation detection period may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Regardless of the performance state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it may be determined as “with period” providing an operation detection period at a determination rate of 100%.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S705 shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether there is an operation detection period in which an operation detection period is provided (step S706). At this time, if there is no operation detection period in which no operation detection period is provided (step S706; No), the operation effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an operation detection period (step S706; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the “night mode” as the special advance notice mode (step S707). For example, the effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to identify the current effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by reading the effect mode buffer value stored in a predetermined area (such as the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the special advance notice mode is in effect (step S707; Yes), it is determined that the message advance notice is to be executed, and it is determined that there is a message advance notice (step S708). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S707 that it is not in the special notice mode (step S707; No), the presence / absence of the message notice indicating whether to execute the message notice is determined at a predetermined rate (step S709). As an example, in the process of step S709, a message notice determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a message notice. In the message notice determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for message notice determination may be assigned to the determination result as to whether to execute the message notice. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a message notice extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. The presence / absence of the message notice may be determined by referring to the message notice determination table.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of determining whether or not there is a message notice by the process of step S709 shown in FIG. In this determination example, the rate at which the presence / absence of the message notice is determined is determined depending on whether the variable display result (special display result) notified by the variable display result notification command is “lost” or “big hit”. It is different. More specifically, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the message notification is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”, so that “with notice” is determined. Is set. By executing the message notice based on such settings, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” increases, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. That is, the message notice can suggest that the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is likely to be a “hit” as an indication of the advantage in the current game by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that a plurality of effect modes are prepared in advance as the effect modes in the message notice, and a game advantageous to the player is executed, for example, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”. You may have different possibilities. In this way, the message notice may indicate that the degree of advantage in the current game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different by changing the production mode.

  Note that when the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an effect mode other than the special notice mode (for example, “morning mode” as the normal mode), the message notice may not be executed. Alternatively, in the production mode other than the special notice mode, it is determined that the message notice is executed only when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the message is displayed when the variable display result is “lost”. You may decide not to execute the notice. When the possibility of the variable display result being a “hit” (difference in jackpot expectation) is made different according to a plurality of effects in the message notice, in the processing of step S708, for example, a message in the effect that has the lowest expectation of jackpot You may decide only to perform the message notice of a predetermined mode, such as notice. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the big hit expectation level decreases as the execution frequency of the message notice increases during the special notice mode to only some effects in the message notice.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S704, S708, and S709, after setting an operation effect pattern (step S710), the operation effect setting process is terminated. In this embodiment, for example, a plurality of operation effect patterns such as operation effect patterns MPA to MPC shown in FIG. The operation effect patterns MPA to MPC shown in FIG. 18C are all set to execute effects during the operation detection period. On the other hand, the operation effect pattern MPA is set so as to execute only the effect during the operation detection period and not execute other operation effects. On the other hand, the operation effect pattern MPB is set to execute the hold display advance notice based on the detection of the player's operation during the operation detection period. Further, the operation effect pattern MPC is set to execute a message notice based on the detection of the player's operation during the operation detection period. In the process of step S710, the operation effect pattern MPA corresponds to the case where one of the hold display notice and the message notice is executed by the process of steps S704, S708, and S709 and the case where no operation effect is executed. Any one of MPC may be selected and set as a usage pattern.

  After the operation effect setting process is executed in step S526 shown in FIG. 16, a mode transition start determination process is executed (step S527). In response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the mode transition start determination process changes the presentation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from “morning mode”, which is the normal mode, to “evening mode”, or a special advance notice mode. This is a process for determining whether or not to shift to the “night mode”. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the mode transition start determination process executed in step S527 of FIG.

  In the mode transition start determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined mode transition permission condition is satisfied (step S721). As an example, every time the number of executions of variable display in the “morning mode” that is the normal mode reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”, etc.), the mode transition allowance condition may be satisfied. As another example, when a plurality of variation patterns capable of executing mode transition are prepared in advance and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is capable of executing mode transition, the mode transition permission condition is It may be established. On the other hand, when the performance state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “evening mode” or “night mode”, the mode transition permission condition may not be satisfied. In other words, it is possible to shift from the “morning mode”, which is the normal mode, to the “evening mode” or the “night mode” in a predetermined period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the variable display result is derived. Become. On the other hand, the return from the “evening mode” or the “night mode” to the “morning mode” that is the normal mode may be performed when the variable display result of the decorative symbols is derived.

  If it is determined in step S721 that the mode transition permission condition is not satisfied (step S721; No), the mode transition start determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode transition allowance condition is satisfied (step S721; Yes), the presence / absence of mode transition as to whether or not to shift the effect mode is determined at a predetermined ratio (step S722). As an example, in the process of step S722, a mode transition determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of mode transition. In the mode transition determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number for determining mode transition may be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to perform mode transition. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for mode transition determination extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (the effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. The presence / absence of mode transition may be determined by referring to the mode transition determination table.

  Based on the determination made in step S722, it is determined whether or not “mode change is present” for executing mode change (step S723). At this time, if it is “no mode transition” in which mode transition is not executed (step S723; No), the mode transition start determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with mode transition” (step S723; Yes), a mode transition effect pattern is set (step S724). As an example, in the process of step S724, it is determined at a predetermined rate whether the transition destination production mode is “evening mode” or “night mode”. Then, according to the determination result, one of a plurality of mode transition effect patterns prepared in advance is selected and set as a usage pattern. Alternatively, by selecting a usage pattern from a plurality of mode transition effect patterns at a predetermined ratio, it is determined whether the effect mode of the transition destination is “evening mode” or “night mode”. Also good.

  The transition destination presentation mode may be determined at a predetermined ratio to any one of the plurality of presentation modes, or the transition destination associated with the current presentation mode according to a predetermined transition order. The production mode may be determined. That is, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be shifted from a plurality of effect modes to an effect mode selected at random, or may be changed regularly in a predetermined order. .

  In the mode transition start determination process shown in FIG. 19, whether or not the mode transition is to be executed is determined by executing the process of step S722 when it is determined by the process of step S721 that the mode transition start permission condition is satisfied. , Determined at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, every time variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, whether or not to perform mode transition is determined at a predetermined ratio (regardless of variable display results (special symbol display results), fluctuation patterns, etc.) For example, 1/30 may be determined. Depending on whether the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing” or “big hit”, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the mode transition may be varied. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the mode change may be determined to be “with mode change” at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “lost”. Alternatively, the variable display until the variable display count reaches a predetermined count (for example, “30” or the like) in a predetermined performance mode (for example, “morning mode” that is the normal mode) is set as a compensation game. During the period in which the compensation game is executed, the mode transition start permission condition may not be satisfied, and it may be limited so that the determination as to whether or not to shift the effect mode is not performed.

  After the mode transition start determination process is executed in step S527 shown in FIG. 16, an effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S528). The effect control CPU 120, for example, a plurality of effect controls stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the setting of the operation effect pattern, the setting of the mode transition effect pattern, and the like. Any one of the patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S529).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S530). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S529 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S531), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 14 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), for example, an operation detection period for effectively detecting a predetermined instruction operation with respect to a predetermined operation means such as a pressing operation with respect to the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not (step S552). For example, the operation detection period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 16 corresponding to the operation effect pattern set by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. . If it is the operation detection period in step S552 (step S552; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not there is an operation detection for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B (step S553). .

  When it is determined in step S553 that no operation is detected (step S553; No), effect operation control for executing an effect during the operation detection period is performed (step S554). For example, in the process of step S554, in order to execute an effect during the operation detection period in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like, Various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the lamp control board 14, and the like. At this time, the effect operation control is performed so that the effect mode in the effect during the operation detection period varies depending on which of the operation effect patterns MPA to MPC is set in the process of step S710 shown in FIG. Also good. As an example, when any one of the operation effect patterns MPB and MPC capable of executing the hold display notice and the message notice is set, a predetermined character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 so that the player Is notified so that it can be easily recognized that it is the operation detection period. On the other hand, when the operation effect pattern MPA that executes only the effect during the operation detection period is set, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is the operation detection period by turning on the lamp built in the push button 31B. You may alert | report in the aspect.

  If it is determined in step S553 that the operation is detected (step S553; Yes), the operation detection period is set to end (step S555). Further, by performing the effect operation control at the time of detecting the operation, the operation effect such as the hold display notice or the message notice can be executed (step S556). In the process of step S556, for example, corresponding to the operation effect pattern set by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 17, the effect control execution data is read from the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S526 shown in FIG. . Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Alternatively, it is only necessary to execute an operation effect such as a hold display notice or a message notice by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them. When the operation effect pattern set by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 17 is an operation effect pattern MPA for executing only the effect during the operation detection period, in the process of step S556, the hold display advance notice or The execution of the effect during the operation detection period is terminated without executing the operation effect such as message notice. For example, the execution of the effect during the operation detection period may be terminated by turning off the lamp built in the push button 31B.

  At this time, it is determined whether or not the hold display notice has been executed by the effect operation control in the process of step S556 (step S557). If the hold display advance notice is executed (step S557; Yes), the hold display number corresponding to the hold display advance notice is executed in the first hold display information buffer 190A or the second hold display information buffer 190B. In the storage area, the advance notice information “complete notice” is stored and stored (step S558).

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not the operation detection period (step S552; No), when it is determined in step S557 that there is no hold display notice (step S557; No), or the processing of steps S554 and S558 After executing any of the above, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S559). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S559 (step S559; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S560).

  When it is determined in step S559 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S559; No), after executing the process of step S560, for example, setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern On the basis of the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S561), the variable display effect processing is ended. In the process of step S561, for example, corresponding to the mode transition effect pattern set by the process of step 724 shown in FIG. 19, a predetermined mode transition is performed based on the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S526 shown in FIG. Effect operation control for performing the effect may be performed.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S562). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S562; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S562 (step S562; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S563). Further, a predetermined time is set as a hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S564). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S565), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 14 as the special figure waiting process. In the special chart waiting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S571). When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S571; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S572). At this time, if the hit start designation command has not been received (step S572; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and waits.

  When the hit start designation command is received in step S572 (step S572; Yes), for example, the start of the big hit gaming state among a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. The effect control pattern for hit notification prepared for notifying is selected and set as a use pattern (step S573). After that, the setting for starting the control of the hit notification operation is performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S574). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S575), the special figure waiting process is ended.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S571 (step S571; Yes), for example, an effect mode other than the “morning mode” which is the normal mode, such as “evening mode” or “night mode”. It is determined whether or not the mode is being shifted to (step S576).

  If it is determined in step S576 that the mode is being changed (step S576; Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined mode change end condition is satisfied (step S577). As an example, when the number of variable display times reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, “30”, etc.) after shifting to a production mode other than the “morning mode” which is the normal mode, such as “evening mode” or “night mode”. It may be determined that the mode transition end condition is satisfied. As another example, it may be determined that the condition for ending the mode transition is satisfied when the elapsed time after the mode transition to the rendering mode other than the “morning mode” reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). As yet another example, when the process of step S577 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 extracts from an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Whether or not the mode transition end condition is satisfied may be determined by referring to the mode transition end determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the mode transition end. As yet another example, when the variable display result is “losing”, the mode transition permission condition is satisfied when the variable display with a predetermined variation pattern such as a variation pattern with a super reach reach effect ends. You may judge.

  If it is determined in step S577 that the mode transition end condition is satisfied (step S577; Yes), the mode is returned from the “evening mode” or the “night mode” to the “morning mode” that is the normal mode. Setting is performed (step S578). If it is determined in step S576 that the mode transition is not being performed (step S576; No), if it is determined in step S577 that the mode transition end condition is not satisfied (step S577; No), or After the process of S578 is executed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S579), and then the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. When the big win symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the special symbol display result as the variable symbol display result is “big hit”, the big win game is controlled by the big hit gaming state and the first prize winning opening is the first. A round that changes to a state (for example, an open state) is performed, which is an advantageous state in which a player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes mode transition start determination processing as shown in FIG. 19 in step S527 shown in FIG. 16 when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Then, when it is determined in the process of step S722 that “mode shift is present” for executing the mode shift, a mode shift effect pattern is set in the process of step S724. In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 16, an effect control pattern corresponding to the setting of the mode transition effect pattern is selected. Thereafter, for example, by the effect operation control in step S561 shown in FIG. 20, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed from “morning mode” which is the normal mode to “evening mode” or “night mode” which is the special advance notice mode. To migrate. On the other hand, when the mode transition end condition is satisfied in step S577 shown in FIG. 21, the mode is returned from the “evening mode” or the “night mode” to the “morning mode” which is the normal mode by the return setting in the process of step S578. . Thus, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the background image on the screen of the image display device 5 is made different depending on which of the plurality of types of effect modes is the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 22 shows a display example of a background image when the effect mode is the “morning mode” that is the normal mode, the “evening mode”, or the “night mode” that is the special notice mode. FIG. 22A shows a background image displayed when the “morning mode” is the normal mode. FIG. 22B shows a background image displayed in the “evening mode”. FIG. 23C shows a background image displayed in the “night mode” as the special advance notice mode. In addition, the display mode of the background image is not limited, and in a plurality of effect modes, various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.) are used. It is only necessary to be able to vary an arbitrary production mode by electric parts.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice when a new start prize is generated by executing the processing of step S503 shown in FIG. At this time, if it is determined that “with advance notice” for executing the hold display advance notice, the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B are dealt with a new start prize by the process of step S505. In the storage area of the hold display number to be held, the hold notice information “waiting for notice” is set. Thereafter, when variable display of decorative symbols is started, an operation effect setting process as shown in FIG. 17 is executed in step S526 shown in FIG. If it is determined in the process of step S703 that there is pending notice information “Waiting for notice”, it is determined that there is an operation detection period by the process of step S704, and the process of step S710 is performed as shown in FIG. The operation effect pattern MPB shown is set. In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 16, the effect control pattern corresponding to the setting of the operation effect pattern MPB is selected. With this setting, for example, when it is determined that the operation detection period is in the process of step S552 shown in FIG. 20, a predetermined operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, can be detected effectively.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the effect operation when the hold display advance notice is executed. After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the operation detection period is determined in the process of step S552 shown in FIG. 20 based on the setting of the operation effect pattern MPB and the operation is performed in the process of step S553. When it is determined that there is no detection, the effect is executed during the operation detection period by the effect operation control in step S554. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a predetermined character image corresponding to the operation detection period is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. When it is during the operation detection period and a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected and it is determined that an operation has been detected in the process of step S553 shown in FIG. 20, the effect operation control in step S556 based on the effect control pattern is performed. For example, a notice effect as a hold display notice is executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23B, after the effect image that the character image acts on the hold display is displayed, the hold notice information “Waiting for notice” is stored as shown in FIG. 23C. The display mode is changed in any hold display corresponding to the held display number. As a more specific example, the shape of the hold display is changed from a normal round mark to a star mark at the time of notice execution. In addition to the shape of the hold display, any display mode such as the display color and display pattern of the hold display, the type and size of the display character, and the like may be changed. Thereafter, for example, a definite decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 23D is derived, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is terminated.

  In the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B, when a plurality of hold notice information “waiting for notice” is stored, the hold notice notice is executed once, All the on-hold displays corresponding to the on-hold on-hold notice information may be changed, or some of the on-hold displays may be changed. As an example, each time the hold display notice is executed once, the hold corresponding to the smallest hold display number among the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers storing the hold notice information “waiting for notice” is stored. Only the display may be changed. In the process of step S558 shown in FIG. 20, the hold notice information “complete notice” is set in response to the change of the hold display. Accordingly, in the variable display after the next time, it is determined in the processing of step S703 shown in FIG. 17 that the information is not “preliminary standby” pending advance notice information, and thus the temporarily changed hold display is not subject to the pending display advance notice. .

  When the decorative symbol variable display is started, if it is determined in step S703 shown in FIG. 17 that there is no pending notice information “waiting for notice”, operation detection is performed in step S705. Whether or not to provide a period is determined, for example, at a predetermined ratio as shown in FIG. At this time, if it is determined that “there is a period” in which the operation detection period is provided, and if it is an effect mode other than the “night mode” as the special notice mode, whether or not the message notice is executed in the process of step S709. Is determined at a predetermined ratio as shown in FIG. Then, if it is determined that “there is a notice” for executing the message notice, the operation effect pattern MPC shown in FIG. 18C is set in the process of step S710. In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 16, an effect control pattern corresponding to the setting of the operation effect pattern MPC is selected.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the effect operation when the message notice is executed. When it is determined that no operation is detected in the operation detection period during the decorative display of the decorative design based on the setting of the operation effect pattern MPC, for example, the effect operation control in step S554 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, an effect during the operation detection period similar to that in the case of FIG. When the pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected during the operation detection period, a notice effect as a message notice is executed by the effect operation control in step S556.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), after preparations for informing a character image line as a message (display of a balloon, etc.) are made, a line such as “Are you sure?” As shown in FIG. 24 (C). As a message. As a result, it is possible to suggest an advantage in the current game, such as the possibility that the confirmed decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination and the variable display result becomes a “big hit” in the current variable display. In addition, it is not limited to what notifies the line of a character image as a message, You may alert | report the text of a received mail as a message, You may alert | report the display of a signboard as a message. In addition, what is necessary is just to be able to suggest the advantage in the present game by changing an arbitrary production mode based on a predetermined operation by the player. After that, for example, the decorative design as shown in FIG. 24D is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, and after the reach effect or the like is executed, the confirmed decorative design is derived. The variable display of the decorative design may be finished.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined in step S707 shown in FIG. 17 that the special advance notice mode is in effect, whether or not the current variable display result is a “big hit”, and the reach effect of super reach. Regardless of the current variable display content, such as whether or not the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by a change pattern, it is determined in step S708 to execute the message notice. Therefore, when the operation detection period is provided in the special advance notice mode, the message advance notice is always executed even if the hold display advance notice is not executed.

  In the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 15A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B, for example. Thereby, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose display mode has been changed, the variable display result becomes “big hit”, or the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect of super reach It will be confirmed that On the other hand, when the hold display advance notice is not executed, the variable display result may be “losing” and may not be a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a reach effect of super reach. In this way, a specific condition is not established such that the variable display result is a “big hit” or a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect of super reach based on hold information such as numerical data stored on hold. Sometimes, if it is in the special notice mode, it can be decided to execute the message notice.

  In the process of step S705 shown in FIG. 17, it may be determined that the operation detection period is provided at a determination rate of 100% when the special advance notice mode is being performed. Thus, during the special advance notice mode, even if the hold display advance notice is not executed, it can be determined that the message advance notice is always executed for each variable display of the decorative symbols. Therefore, even if the player performs a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B during the operation detection period, the message notice is always executed even if the hold display notice is not executed. In this way, when the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition, it is determined to execute the message notice indicating the advantage in the current game. As described above, since either the hold display notice or the message notice is always executed in response to the player performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate.

  Further, when it is determined that the hold display advance notice is executed by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 15A during the special advance notice mode, the display mode is changed by the hold display advance notice. In the variable display corresponding to the display, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, or the variation pattern is accompanied by the reach effect of super reach. On the other hand, even if it is decided not to execute the hold display advance notice, the message advance notice is executed in the process of step S708 when it is determined in the process of step S707 shown in FIG. To be decided. Thus, in the special advance notice mode, it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied based on the hold information such as the determination result at the time of winning such that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” or a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a super reach reach effect. If it is determined, it is decided to execute a notice effect of either a hold display notice or a message notice. As described above, since either the hold display notice or the message notice is always executed in response to the player performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate.

  On the other hand, when the production mode is other than the special advance notice mode, for example, even when it is decided to execute the production during the operation detection period in the process of step S705 shown in FIG. There is. In this way, in response to the execution of the effect during the operation detection period in the special effect state such as in the special notice mode, either the hold display notice or the message notice is always set to be executable. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate while suppressing a decrease in expectation in the message notice.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As a specific example, the above embodiment has been described on the assumption that a message notice is executed if a hold display notice is not executed while in the special notice mode. On the other hand, it is not limited to the special notice mode, and it may be decided to execute the message notice if the hold display notice is not executed regardless of the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that it is determined to execute the message notice if the hold information notice is not executed because the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the advantage in the current game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not satisfy the specific condition, the hold display notice is executed even if the message notice is not executed. It may be determined. For example, as the operation effect setting process executed in step S526 in FIG. 16, the process shown in FIG. 25 may be executed instead of the process shown in FIG.

  In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 25, first, storage of the hold display information buffer is updated in the same manner as in step S701 shown in FIG. 17 (step S731). Thereafter, unlike the process shown in FIG. 17, the presence / absence of a message notice is determined (step S732). At this time, for example, it may be determined whether or not to give a message notice at the same rate as the determination rate shown in FIG. Alternatively, if the current variable display result is “losing” and the fluctuation pattern is not accompanied by a super reach reach effect, it may be determined that the specific condition is not satisfied and the message notice is not executed. Good. On the other hand, if the current variable display result is a “big hit” or a variation pattern with super reach reach production, it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied and it is decided to always execute the message notice. May be.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S732, it is determined whether or not “there is a notice” for executing the message notice (step S733). At this time, if it is “no notice” that the message notice is not executed (step S733; No), it is determined whether or not the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the special notice mode (step S734). If it is determined that the special advance notice mode is in effect (step S734; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variable display satisfies a specific condition (step S735). As an example, even if the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” or the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is super reach. When the variation pattern is accompanied by a reach effect, it is determined that the current variable display satisfies a specific condition. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is not accompanied by the reach effect of super reach, it is determined that the specific condition is not satisfied. As another example, it may be determined that the specific condition is satisfied only when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  If it is determined in step S734 that the special advance notice mode is not in effect (step S734; No), or if it is determined in step S735 that the specific condition is satisfied (step S735; Yes), the first hold display information. The reservation notice information stored in the buffer 190A and the second reservation display information buffer 190B is checked (step S736). Then, it is determined whether there is pending notice information “waiting for notice” (step S737). At this time, if there is no pending notice information of “Waiting for notice” (step S737; No), the operation effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S735 that the current variable display does not satisfy the specific condition (step S735; No), or if it is determined in step S737 that there is pending notice information “waiting for notice” ( Step S737; Yes), it is determined to be “with notice” to execute the hold display notice (Step S738). If it is determined in step S733 that the message notice is to be executed (there is a notice) (step S733; Yes), or after the process of step S738 is executed, an operation effect pattern is set (step S739). The effect setting process ends.

  In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 25, when it is determined in step S732 that message warning is not to be executed, it is determined in step S734 that the special notice mode is in effect, and in step S735. If it is determined in the process that the current variable display does not satisfy the specific condition, it is determined in step S738 to execute the hold display advance notice. Therefore, when the message notice is not executed during the special notice mode, whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit” based on the hold information, or whether or not the change pattern is accompanied by the reach effect of super reach. Regardless of the variable display contents stored on hold, it is determined in step S738 to execute the hold display advance notice. As a result, when the message advance notice is not executed in the special advance notice mode, the hold display advance notice is always executed. In this way, when the advantage in the current game such as the current variable display does not satisfy the specific condition, it is determined to execute the hold display notice to change the hold display. Even in this case, either the hold display notice or the message notice is always executed in response to the player performing a predetermined operation, so that the player's willingness to operate can be enhanced.

  Similar to the above-described embodiment, the pending display advance notice may be executed only when the operation detection period is provided among the cases where the message advance notice is not executed. On the other hand, when it is decided not to provide the operation detection period, it may be decided not to execute the hold display notice.

  Further, when it is determined in the process of step S734 that the special advance notice mode is in effect, the process may always proceed to step S738 to decide to execute the hold display advance notice. Alternatively, in the process of step S732, if the current variable display result is a “big hit”, or if it is a fluctuation pattern with a super-reaching reach effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the message notice at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, if the variable display result of this time is “losing” and it does not become a fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach production of super reach, it is determined that the specific condition is not satisfied and it is decided not to execute the message notice, When it is determined in the process of S734 that the special notice mode is in effect, the hold display notice is executed in the process of step S738 when it is determined in the process of step S735 that the current variable display satisfies the specific condition. You may decide to do that. Thus, during the special notice mode, when it is determined that the current variable display satisfies a specific condition, such as the variable display result being a “big hit” or a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect of super reach, the hold display notice It is decided to execute one of the notice effects of the message notice. As described above, since either the hold display notice or the message notice is always executed in response to the player performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate.

  When executing the hold display advance notice, the display color of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed from normal blue to any one of a plurality of display colors such as yellow, red, and rainbow colors. It may be possible to change it automatically. In this case, the hold advance notice information stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B may be set as shown in FIG. 26A, for example. In the setting example shown in FIG. 26A, information indicating the determination result of executing the hold display advance notice and the display color of the hold display before the completion of the hold display advance notice are given as the hold advance notice information “waiting for advance notice”. Provided. Further, the hold notice information “complete notice” is information that indicates the display color of the hold display after the hold display notice is completed.

  When it is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 15A or step S738 shown in FIG. 25 that the hold display notice is to be executed, the display color of the hold display at the completion of the hold display notice is determined. Keep it. FIG. 26B shows an example of determining the display color when the hold display notice is completed by the process of step S503 or the process of step S738. In this determination example, whether or not the winning determination result includes being within the common range of the specific pattern, and if included, whether the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “lost” Depending on the determination result, the display color determination ratio at the completion of the advance notice is varied. As a specific example, if the winning determination result is within the common pattern for the big hit, the ratio of determining the display color at the time of completion of the notice to be rainbow is the highest, and the determination ratio becomes lower as it becomes red and yellow . In addition, if the winning judgment result is within the common range of losing specific patterns, the display color at the time of completion of the notice is the highest proportion of yellow, but it is set so that it can also be decided to be red or rainbow Yes. In other words, if the winning determination result is within the common range for the loss specific pattern, the ratio for determining the display color at the time of completion of the notice is yellow is the highest, and the determination ratio is decreased as red and rainbow colors are obtained. On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning includes outside the specific pattern common range, the display color at the completion of the advance notice is determined to be only yellow, and not determined to be red or rainbow. With such a setting, when the display color at the time of completion of the notice is red or rainbow, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or a variation pattern with a super reach reach effect. Further, if the display color of the hold display can be changed to more stages, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is increased. The information indicating the display color at the completion of the advance notice determined in this manner may be stored in the storage area of the first on-hold display information buffer 190A or the second on-hold display information buffer 190B in the hold advance notice information.

  In addition, when setting the operation effect pattern for executing the hold display notice by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 17 or the process of step S739 shown in FIG. 25, the hold display notice is executed during the current variable display. To change the display color of the hold display. FIG. 26C shows a display color change setting example by the process of step S710 or the process of step S739. This setting example corresponds to the hold display number in which the hold notice information “Waiting for notice” is stored, the display color when the notice is completed, and the current display color indicated by the hold notice information “Waiting for notice”. Thus, the display color to be changed in the hold display is set. As a specific example, when the hold display number is any of “2” to “4”, when the hold display notice is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” rather than the current display color. Is set to change the display color so that the possibility (expected degree of jackpot) is increased by one level. On the other hand, when the hold display number is “1”, when the hold display notice is executed, the display color in which the jackpot expectation is increased to one or more stages so that the display color at the completion of the notice is obtained. Setting to change to.

  In the process of step S556 shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the display color at the time of completion of the notice matches when the display color of the hold display is changed by executing the hold display notice. At this time, if it does not match the display color at the time of completion of the advance notice, information indicating the changed display color is set in the pending advance notice information “waiting for advance notice”. On the other hand, if the display color matches the display color at the time of completion of the advance notice, the hold advance notice information “complete notice” is set. With this setting, variable display is performed once or a plurality of times until the display color of the hold display matches the display color at the completion of the notice or until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. Each time, the hold display notice can be executed, and the display color of the hold display can be changed to one or more stages based on a predetermined operation by the player.

  If the determination result at the time of winning includes the determination result outside the specific pattern common range by setting the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26B, the display color at the completion of the notice is determined to be only yellow. Therefore, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S735 shown in FIG. 25 that the current variable display does not satisfy the specific condition, the hold display notice is executed regardless of the variable display contents based on the hold information. When determined, the inconvenience that the expectation of jackpot declines as the frequency of execution of the hold display notice increases is suppressed to only some effects in the hold display notice, such as when the display color turns yellow can do. Moreover, even after the display color is changed to yellow, there is a possibility that the display mode is changed to an effect mode with a higher expectation degree of big hits, for example, red or rainbow color, by further executing the hold display advance notice. As a result, when the jackpot expectation level corresponding to a part of the presentation mode in the hold display notice is lowered, even after the change to the presentation mode, the hold display notice is further executed so that the jackpot expectation degree is high. The expectation to be changed can be maintained and the player's willingness to operate can be increased.

  Note that the display color of the hold display is not limited to the display color that changes in stages from the normal display color to one of a plurality of display colors. For example, the display pattern, character type, size, etc. An arbitrary display mode may be changed stepwise from a normal display mode to any one of a plurality of production modes.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantage in the current game suggested by the message notice, the possibility that the display result of the current variable display becomes a “hit” (hit expectation) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can suggest any advantage in the current game executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when an effect mode in which it is difficult to recognize whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state is provided, the possibility that the gaming state is a probability variation state is suggested as an advantage in the current game. It may be.

  As an example, in the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 9, not only whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, but also whether the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”. No is determined at a predetermined rate. Further, in the process of step S242, not only whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” but also whether the big hit type is “surprise change” is determined at a predetermined rate.

  In this way, in the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate”, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state (the big winning opening is opened) as a round game. A short-term open round in which the upper limit time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is executed. The upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term opening round (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is the second in the normal opening round. The second period (for example, 0.1 second) is shorter than one period. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  Further, after the variable display result is “small hit”, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the large winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In other words, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state (open state of the big winning opening) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  Here, as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, there is a small hit symbol corresponding to the case where the big hit symbol corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “surprise” is stopped or the variable display result is “small hit” In the case of stop display, if the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Good. In addition, when the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. For example, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable”, the game is controlled to the probability changing state in which the probability changing control is performed. After the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  After the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “surprise probability” ends or after the small hit gaming state ends, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability changing state in which the probability changing control is performed (or not recognized). It is possible to shift to a possible production mode. When it is a production mode in which a common production that cannot be specified as to whether or not it is a special game state including such a probability change state, the possibility that the game state is a probability change state as an advantage in the current game It may be suggested by executing a message notice. As an example, in the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is in the probability changing state, it may be determined to execute the message notice at a higher rate than in the normal state.

  Then, after the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” or after the small hit gaming state is ended, a period of shifting to the special advance notice mode described in the above embodiment may be provided. Thus, when the special advance notice mode is being executed, if the hold display advance notice is not executed, it may be determined that the message advance notice is executed regardless of whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state. In this way, when the message notice suggesting that the gaming state may be in a probabilistic state is executed as the advantage in the current game, the message notice is decided to be executed when the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition. Thus, the player's willingness to operate can be increased.

  Alternatively, when the special advance notice mode is being executed, it may be determined that the hold display advance notice is executed when the message advance notice suggesting the possibility that the gaming state is in the probable change state is not executed. In this way, when the possibility that the gaming state is a probabilistic state does not satisfy the specific condition as an advantage in the current game, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate by deciding to execute the hold display advance notice.

  In this way, different specific conditions may be set depending on whether the display is a hold display notice or a message notice. That is, for example, when a hold display advance notice is executed, there is a high possibility that the display result will be a “big hit” in the variable display corresponding to the hold display, and there is a possibility that it will be a fluctuation pattern with a super reach reach effect. Is suggested to be high. On the other hand, when the message notice is executed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the current gaming state is a probable change state. When there is no holding information that satisfies the specific condition because there is no holding information determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, or there is no holding information that is determined to be within the specific pattern common range, It may be determined to execute the message notice based on a predetermined operation by the person. Or, since the current gaming state is not a probabilistic state, it may be decided to execute the hold display notice based on a predetermined operation by the player when the advantage in the current game does not satisfy the specific condition. Good.

  The advantage in the game based on the hold information, the advantage in the current game, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, the possibility that the game state is a probable change state, for example, a big hit in the probable change state The probability becomes a second probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/50), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is the first. The second route (for example, “10”) that is larger than the number of consecutive channels (for example, “5”), and the first route that can guide the game ball to a specific passing area (for example, a V prize opening) When a predetermined game value is assigned, such as being distributed to a second route that is easier to pass (enter) through a specific passage area, the advantage in the game is higher than when such a game value is not given. Na It may be the one.

  Some or all of the specific conditions set according to the hold display notice and the specific conditions set according to the message notice may be the same condition, or some or all may be different conditions. May be. For example, as a specific condition common to the hold display notice and the message notice, it may be set in advance that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Alternatively, in addition to this common specific condition, as a specific condition specific to only the hold display notice, the random pattern MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, that is, even if the variable display result is “lost”, the variation pattern is super It may be set in advance that the variation pattern is accompanied by a reach effect of reach. Alternatively, as a specific condition that is specific only to the hold display notice, the variable display result is “big hit” and a big hit gaming state is reached, or even if the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern is a super reach reach. While it is preset that the variation pattern is accompanied by an effect, it may be preset that the current gaming state is a probable variation state as a specific condition unique only to the message notice.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the hold notice determination process as shown in FIG. 15A or the like in step S161 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the hold display notice is to be executed when the start winning is generated. . Further, by performing an operation effect setting process as shown in FIG. 17 or the like in step S526 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not to execute a message notice at the start of variable display. On the other hand, whether or not to execute the hold display notice and the message notice may be determined at an arbitrary timing before these notice effects are executed.

  As an example, the current variable display is started based on the result of checking the winning determination result stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A or the second hold display information buffer 190B by the process of step S701 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not to hold the hold display notice before the variable display result is derived. That is, whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice may be determined at the start of variable display. In this case, for example, in the special advance notice mode, when the advantage in the game based on the hold information satisfies the specific condition, it is decided to execute the hold display notice at a decision rate of 100%, while the hold information is When the advantage in the game based on does not satisfy the specific condition, it may be set to be determined to execute the message notice at a determination rate of 100%. Alternatively, for example, when in the special notice mode, when the advantage in the current game satisfies a specific condition, it is decided to execute the message notice at a decision rate of 100%, while the advantage in the current game is When the specific condition is not satisfied, it may be set to be determined to execute the hold display notice at a determination rate of 100%. The determination whether or not the advantage in the game based on the hold information satisfies the specific condition and the determination whether or not the advantage in the current game satisfies the specific condition are made after making either determination, A determination may be made. Then, when the advantages in both games do not satisfy the specific condition, it may be set such that which of the hold display notice and the message notice is executed is determined at a predetermined rate.

  In the above embodiment, for example, by determining the presence / absence of the hold display notice at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B in step S503 shown in FIG. 15A, the variable display result becomes “big hit” or “ In the case of a change pattern with a super-reach reach effect in the case of “losing”, a hold-in display notice is executed at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, if a change pattern with a super-reach reach effect is not obtained, the hold display notice is not executed. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display advance notice may be executed at a predetermined rate even when it is outside the specific pattern common range.

  In this case, for example, in the special advance notice mode, the information is stored in the first hold display information buffer 190A and the second hold display information buffer 190B regardless of whether or not the hold notice information is “Waiting for notice”. Check the winning determination result, and if there is no determination result indicating that the variable display result is a “big hit” or a determination result indicating that it is within the specific pattern common range, the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition, It may be decided to execute the message notice instead of the hold display notice. That is, during the special advance notice mode, when the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition, it may be determined that the message notice is prioritized over the hold display notice.

  In addition, when the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 25 is executed, the display result and the fluctuation pattern in the current variable display are checked regardless of whether or not it is decided to execute the message notice by the process of step S732. And if the variable display result is “losing” and it is not a fluctuation pattern with super reach reach production, it is assumed that the advantage in the current game does not satisfy the specific condition, and the hold display notice is executed instead of the message notice You may decide to do that. That is, during the special advance notice mode, when the advantage in the current game does not satisfy the specific condition, it may be decided to execute the hold display advance notice over the message notice.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a message advance notice or a hold display advance notice is executed based on the detection of a predetermined operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B during the operation detection period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be provided a case in which a message advance notice or a hold display advance notice is executed without detecting a predetermined operation by the player. In one example, a plurality of timings such as a first timing and a second timing that is later than the first timing are prepared in advance as timings at which the message notice and the hold display notice can be executed. Then, when it is decided to execute the message notice or the hold display notice, the timing for executing these notice effects is determined at a predetermined ratio to any one of a plurality of timings. At this time, if it is determined at the first timing, as described in the above embodiment, a message advance notice or a hold display advance notice is made based on the fact that a predetermined operation by the player is detected in the operation detection period. To be executed. On the other hand, if the second timing is determined to be later than the first timing, a message notice or a hold display is displayed in response to the passage of a predetermined time regardless of whether or not a predetermined operation by the player is detected. A notice may be executed.

  The configuration for detecting a predetermined operation by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and may be a jog dial that can be rotated, for example, or a touch operation or a press operation like a touch panel. May be possible. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. That is, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 15A that there is a new start prize, the presence / absence of a pending display notice is determined in step S503. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the presentation control command transmitted from the main board 11 cannot be normally received at the time of starting winning, it may be limited not to execute any pre-reading notice. . For example, instead of the process shown in FIG. 15A, the process shown in FIG. 27 may be executed as the hold notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG.

  In the processing shown in FIG. 27, when it is determined in step S502 that a new start winning has been made, the order and contents of received commands (holding memory number notification command and winning determination result specifying command) based on the occurrence of the start winning are obtained. Is checked to determine whether or not it has been normally received (step S502A). In the process of step S502A, for example, whether or not the received stored number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are received in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, and contradicts the contents of the received command (inconsistent). If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, in the first hold display information buffer 190A, when data indicating the winning determination result is stored up to the storage area with the hold display number “3”, the first special figure hold storage number is “ 1 "is stored, the first reserved memory count and the first reserved memory count specified from the storage status of the first hold display information buffer 190A are received. It may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the content of the pending storage number notification command, assuming that the difference from the first special figure pending storage number notified by the notification command is not allowed.

  As another example, when the winning determination result designation command is received without receiving the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, it may be determined that the reserved memory number notification command is missing. .

  Any one of receiving the number of pending storage number notification command and winning determination result designation command in order, receiving all without omission, and no inconsistency (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command However, it is not limited to the case where it is determined that an abnormality has occurred when denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred. As an example, a determination result indicating a determination result based on information used for determining a variable display mode such as numerical data indicating a game random number extracted when a start winning occurs, such as a determination result designation command at the time of winning It may be determined that the presentation control command based on the occurrence of the start prize cannot be received normally only when the presentation control command as information cannot be received normally. As another example, it is not possible to normally receive the reserved memory information indicating that it has been specified which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased as in the case of the reserved memory number notification command. It may be determined that the presentation control command based on the occurrence of the start winning is not normally received only when

  If it is determined in step S502A that the signal has been received normally (step S502A; Yes), the process proceeds to step S503, and the presence / absence of a pending display notice may be determined. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received normally (step S502A; No), it is sufficient to limit the decision to execute the hold display advance notice by ending the hold advance notice determining process. If it is determined that the command based on the occurrence of the start prize has not been received normally, it may be possible not to execute all of the pre-reading notice, or to not execute a part of the pre-reading notice. May be. As an example, among the hold display advance notices, the hold display advance notice that has the lowest expected degree of jackpot (for example, the display color is yellow) is set to be executable, while other display forms (for example, the display color is red or It may be limited so that the decision to execute the hold display notice that becomes a rainbow color or the like is not performed.

  As the determination result information, instead of the winning determination result command, a symbol designating command for notifying a determination result (whether or not it is within the big hit determination range) using the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result; A variation category command for notifying a determination result using the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern (whether it is within a specific pattern common range or the like) may be provided. When some or all of the plurality of pieces of judgment result information that specify the judgment result at the time of occurrence of such a start winning is missed, the pre-reading notice is not executed until the execution of the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is finished. You may restrict | limit. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect contents in the pre-reading notice from being inconsistent with the variable display result, so that the player is not distrusted. Further, when a part of the determination result information is missed, even if the determination result can be recognized by other determination result information, the prefetching advance notice based on the determination result may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice. Alternatively, for example, when determination results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of determination result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, execution of at least a part of the prefetch notice may be permitted. As a result, it is possible to execute the prefetching notice by using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the prefetching notice from being excessively lowered.

  As the reserved memory information, in addition to the reserved memory number notification command, the first start port winning designation command indicating that the game ball has passed the first start winning port, and the game ball having passed the second start winning port May be provided with a second start opening winning designation command. When a part or all of a plurality of reserved memory information for notifying which of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased at the occurrence of such a start winning is missed You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice may not be performed until execution of the variable display corresponding to memory is complete | finished. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the content of the effect in the pre-reading notice and the variable display result from being inconsistent and prevent the player from feeling distrust. If the game is started in the order in which the start winnings are generated regardless of whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port, the first special figure is suspended. Even if it is not possible to specify which of the stored number and the second special figure reserved stored number has increased, it is possible to match the contents of the effect of the pre-reading notice and the variable display result. Therefore, when the execution of the special game is started in the order in which the start winnings are generated, the determination as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice is performed without restriction even if the reserved storage information cannot be normally received. It may be.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of reserved storage information such as a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) or a reserved memory number notification command is missed, at least a part of the prefetch notice May be allowed to execute. As a result, it is possible to execute the prefetching notice by using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the prefetching notice from being excessively lowered.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the prefetch notice based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize (1st start prize) by the game ball having passed (entry) 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, when the pre-reading notice execution is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. , The variable display result can be continuously executed many times in the state of holding the holding data etc. which becomes “big hit”, the variable display by executing the special figure game using the second special figure The result is “big hit”, and the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state, so that the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice based on the occurrence of the first start win when in the high base state, the variable display result can be “big hit” corresponding to the special game using the first special figure. Therefore, the player can not recognize that there is a possibility, and can ensure sound gameability.

  In addition to this, for example, in the case of a high base state, when the stored information such as the held memory number notification command is missed, even if the determination result information such as the winning determination result designation command is received normally, the pre-reading notice May be restricted from not being executed. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  The present invention is not limited to one that does not limit the holding display advance notice when the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 cannot be normally received when the start winning is generated. For example, the first holding display information buffer 190A When the hold notice information “Waiting for notice” is stored in any of the second hold display information buffers 190B, it may be limited so that a decision to execute a new hold display notice is not made. Due to such restrictions, when a hold display advance notice is executed based on a predetermined operation by the player, only one hold display is changed among one or a plurality of hold displays in the start winning storage display area 5H. Is done.

  Alternatively, when a start prize is generated, the operation effect pattern is determined by, for example, the processing of step S710 shown in FIG. May be set, an operation effect pattern for changing only the hold display corresponding to any one of the hold notice information among the plurality of hold notice information set to “Waiting for notice” is set. As an example, only the hold display with the smallest hold display number storing the hold notice information “waiting for notice” may be set to be changed. As another example, among the plurality of hold displays corresponding to the hold display number in which the hold notice information “Waiting for notice” is stored, which hold display is to be changed is determined (lottery) at a predetermined ratio. May be.

  In this way, by limiting the number of hold displays to be changed in one hold display advance notice to one, it is possible to prevent an excessive increase in the expectation for the advantage of the game based on the hold information by executing the hold display advance notice. . On the other hand, the hold display changed by one hold display notice may be set to be a plurality of hold displays corresponding to the hold notice information “waiting for notice”. For example, in the process of step S710 illustrated in FIG. 17, an operation effect pattern for changing the hold display corresponding to all the hold display numbers in which the hold notice information “waiting for notice” is stored may be set.

  The winning determination result notified by the winning determination result designation command includes a variable display result determination result corresponding to whether or not the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and a variation pattern determination. It is not limited to the determination result of whether or not the random number value MR3 for use is within the specific pattern common range, but may include an arbitrary determination result based on numerical data indicating an arbitrary random value extracted at the time of starting winning. As an example, the determination result at the time of winning is a determination result of whether or not the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the small hit determination range, and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is within the sudden determination range. Or a determination result of whether or not. The small hit determination range may be determined in advance as a range of the random value MR1 in which the variable display result is determined as “small hit”. The suddenness determination range may be determined in advance as a range of the random value MR2 in which the big hit type is determined as “surprise” when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  The variation pattern determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted at the time of starting winning is determined in more detail to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice and the contents of the pre-reading notice (effect mode) May be used to determine As an example, a range of random value MR3 in which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode regardless of the total number of reserved memories is set in advance, and the pre-reading notice is made at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the range is within this range. Whether or not to execute, and an effect mode (notice pattern) in the case of execution may be determined. As another example, a plurality of different variation patterns are provided corresponding to which of a plurality of types of characters appear in a super reach reach production as a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach reach production. The range of the random value MR3 determined in advance is set in advance, and whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the range including the random value MR3 extracted at the time of winning the start is determined. The mode (notice pattern) may be determined. Thereby, for example, it is only necessary to be able to execute a pre-reading notice according to the type of character that appears in the reach effect of super reach.

  The notice effect that is executed based on a predetermined operation by the player is not limited to the hold display notice and the message notice, but any pre-read notice that suggests the advantage in the game based on the hold information before the game is executed. Any arbitrary notice (such as a notice during variable display) that suggests an advantage in the current game can be executed. Then, when the advantage in the game based on the hold information does not satisfy the specific condition, it may be determined to execute any single advance notice based on a predetermined operation by the player. Alternatively, when the advantage in the current game does not satisfy the specific condition, it may be determined to execute an arbitrary prefetch notice based on a predetermined operation by the player.

  In addition, an image display operation in the image display device 5 for executing a predetermined effect such as a device structure of a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, a data structure, a process shown in a flowchart, a notice effect such as a message notice or a hold display notice, etc. The voice output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the various effect operations including the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified within the scope of the present invention. is there. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in storage devices, such as a computer apparatus. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S703 shown in FIG. 17 that there is no pending notice information “waiting for notice”, the first held display information buffer 190A. When the hold information such as the winning determination result stored in the second hold display information buffer 190B does not satisfy the specific condition, it is determined to execute the message notice by the process of step S708. Thereby, since the message notice is executed based on a predetermined operation by the player, the player's willingness to operate can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the advantage in the current game does not satisfy the specific condition, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S733 shown in FIG. For example, it is determined to execute the hold display notice. Accordingly, the hold display advance notice is executed based on a predetermined operation by the player, so that the player's willingness to operate can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, in the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not to execute the message notice at a determination rate as shown in FIG. That is, the message notice is a notice effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a “hit” as an advantage in the current game. Thus, by increasing the expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit” based on a predetermined operation by the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate and improve the interest of the game.

  In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 17, when it is determined in the process of step S707 that the special advance notice mode is being executed, the process of step S708 is executed to decide to execute the message advance notice. Therefore, in a special performance state such as during the special advance notice mode, the specific condition is set based on the hold information such as the determination result at the time of winning such that the variable display result is a “big hit” or the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by a super reach reach effect. When it is determined that it is satisfied, it is determined to execute any notice effect of the hold display notice and the message notice. Thereby, the player's willingness to operate in the special performance state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When it is determined in step S502A shown in FIG. 27 that the pending storage number notification command or winning determination result designation command has not been received normally, the process of step S503 is restricted from being executed. Therefore, which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased due to a missing (missing) or contradiction (inconsistency) of the reserved memory number notification command or the winning judgment result designation command? When it cannot be specified, it is limited so that the decision to execute the prefetch notice is not made. As a result, it is possible to prevent execution of the pre-reading notice determined at an incorrect rate based on an incorrect determination result, and to prevent a reduction in the reliability of performance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 151A, 151B ... Special figure storage unit 190A, 190B ... Hold display information buffer

Claims (2)

After the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, variable display of multiple types of identification information that can identify each is performed, and the display result is derived. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived in the variable display means,
Information for determining the variable display mode of the identification information for the variable display of the identification information for which the game medium has passed through the start area but the start condition is not satisfied is reserved information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. A hold storage means capable of storing;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to each of the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Pre-determining means for determining a variable display mode of identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
Detection means capable of detecting a predetermined action by the player;
Based on the detection by the detection means, a hold display change effect means capable of executing a hold display change effect for changing the hold display by the hold display means according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on detection by the detection means, suggestion effect means capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests a variable display mode of the identification information for which the start condition is established;
Production determining means for deciding which production to execute among the hold display change production and the suggestion production,
The effect determination means determines to execute the suggestion effect when the hold information stored in the hold storage means does not satisfy a specific condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that. After the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, variable display of multiple types of identification information that can identify each is performed, and the display result is derived. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived in the variable display means,
Information for determining the variable display mode of the identification information for the variable display of the identification information for which the game medium has passed through the start area but the start condition is not satisfied is reserved information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. A hold storage means capable of storing;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to each of the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Pre-determining means for determining a variable display mode of identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
Detection means capable of detecting a predetermined action by the player;
Based on the detection by the detection means, a hold display change effect means capable of executing a hold display change effect for changing the hold display by the hold display means according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on detection by the detection means, suggestion effect means capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests a variable display mode of identification information for which the start condition is established;
Production determining means for deciding which production to execute among the hold display change production and the suggestion production,
The effect determining means determines to execute the hold display change effect when the variable display mode of the identification information for which the start condition is satisfied does not satisfy the specific condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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